The driver of the vehicle was a 17-year-old Vineland resident, whom police did not identify. The driver and three other juveniles in the vehicle were transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening.

Authorities did not say why the car went out of control and said the crash remains under investigation. “No charges have been filed at this time,” police said in a news release.

The death comes less than two weeks after another Vineland High School student, freshman Alexa Strittmatter, was killed as she crossed South Main Road and was struck by two vehicles while walking to her bus stop.

School officials said they were devastated by Jermire’s death.

"This is an unimaginable tragedy," said Dr. Gruccio, superintendent of schools, in a news release. "The loss of any student is heartbreaking. But two, in this short period of time, is unthinkable."

"Of course, our thoughts and prayers are with the family of this young man, and we will provide any assistance we can in helping them deal with this great loss," she said. "We will also provide grief counseling to any student or staff member at the school, including bringing in staff from other schools if necessary."

VHS North Principal Mario Olsen said in a news release: "He was our student, part of our family, and someone we want to protect and educate each day. And when we lose a part of our family it hurts. It hurts a lot."

Olsen said counselors will visit every classroom today to deliver the news and inform students and staff of the services available to them. The library will be closed tomorrow so guidance counselors and social workers can assist any student or faculty member throughout the day.

"You look at these children as your own, and you treat them as your own," Olsen said. "Right now we are thinking of his family, and how we can help them through this incredibly difficult time. But it takes a little piece of our hearts each time when something like this happens."

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